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01/30/2026

A special visitor brightened St. Joseph Medical Center! Seattle Mariners and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health spokesperson Cal Raleigh stopped by to spend time with our patients and staff.

Cal brought his genuine warmth and enthusiasm, chatting with everyone he met, signing autographs, and taking photos throughout the hospital. These visits create lasting memories for patients during their healthcare journey and remind us that healing happens in many ways.

Thank you, Cal, for taking time to connect with our St. Joseph Medical Center community. Your kindness and support mean so much to our patients and team!

01/29/2026

Congratulations to Meredith Maddess-Franzen, CNA/HUC at St. Joseph Medical Center, on receiving the Sunshine Award!

This special recognition celebrates Meredith's dedication to bringing warmth and exceptional patient care to our hospital community. CNAs and HUCs play vital roles in ensuring patients receive attentive, compassionate care during their hospital stay.

Thank you, Meredith, for the positivity and outstanding care you bring to St. Joseph Medical Center every day!

Join us in celebrating Meredith's well-deserved recognition!

01/28/2026

Hear Ray's heartwarming story of hope, humor, and healing! Meet the "Amazing Washington Bigfoot" figurines that are bringing smiles to pancreatic cancer patients at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

These special Pacific Northwest-themed creations remind patients they're not alone in their journey and bring a touch of levity during challenging times.

Watch this uplifting KOMO News story about how a little bit of whimsy can make a big difference.

In the pocket of his Sasquatch hoodie, Ray has a stash of Sasquatch figurines.

01/27/2026

Exceptional recognition from Forbes! Virginia Mason Medical Center and St. Clare Hospital have been named among the Top Hospitals for 2026, earning prestigious five-star ratings.

These two hospitals are among only 5 in Washington State to receive this highest honor, reflecting our commitment to outstanding patient care and clinical excellence.

Discover more about this national distinction:
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Congratulations to our teams at Virginia Mason Medical Center and St. Clare Hospital!

Introducing our inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals list. Developed with measurement experts, clinicians, health policy researchers and patient advocates, the ratings showcase hospitals offering top-quality care.

01/26/2026

Congratulations to Chloe Stamm-Calotis, RN at St. Anne Hospital, on receiving the prestigious DAISY Award!

This special recognition celebrates Chloe's extraordinary compassionate care and dedication to her patients. The DAISY Award honors nurses who provide exceptional care that makes a lasting impact on patients and families.

Thank you, Chloe, for your commitment to nursing excellence and for the meaningful difference you make in the lives of your patients every day at St. Anne Hospital!

01/26/2026

SUPER BOWL BOUND! Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks on an incredible playoff run and advancing to the Super Bowl! 🏆💙💚

As the Official Medical Services Provider for the Seahawks, we couldn't be more proud of this team's determination, resilience, and championship spirit.

Seattle, let's bring the Lombardi Trophy back home! GO HAWKS!

01/24/2026

Congratulations to Brian Halpern, RN at St. Joseph Medical Center's Gig Harbor Same Day Surgery, on receiving the prestigious DAISY Award!

This special recognition celebrates Brian's extraordinary compassionate care and dedication to his patients. The DAISY Award honors nurses who provide exceptional care that makes a lasting impact on patients and families.

Thank you, Brian, for your commitment to nursing excellence and for the meaningful difference you make in the lives of your patients every day!

Join us in celebrating Brian's well-deserved recognition!

01/24/2026

We're all in for Blue Friday at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health! 💙💚

Our team members showed their Seattle Seahawks pride today, wearing their blue and green to support our hometown team as they continue into the playoffs!

As the Official Medical Services Provider for the Seattle Seahawks, we're cheering extra loud for our team. Let's go, Hawks!

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Collin Aerts, MRI Technologist at St. Joseph Medical Center, on receiving the Sunshine Award!

This special recognition celebrates Collin's dedication to bringing positivity and exceptional patient care to our imaging team. MRI technologists play a vital role in helping patients feel comfortable during procedures while providing the high-quality images physicians need for accurate diagnoses.

Thank you, Collin, for the warmth, professionalism, and outstanding care you bring to St. Joseph Medical Center every day!

Join us in celebrating Collin's well-deserved recognition!

01/23/2026

Welcome, Julie Manas! We're excited to introduce Julie Manas as the new CommonSpirit Health Northwest Region President.

Julie brings extensive healthcare leadership experience and a deep commitment to advancing patient care, community health, and organizational excellence across our region.

Learn more about Julie and her vision for the Northwest Region.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health welcomes Julie Manas as the new CommonSpirit Health Northwest Region President.

01/21/2026

Congratulations to Deana Dogherra, RN at St. Clare Hospital, on receiving the prestigious DAISY Award!

This special recognition celebrates Deana's extraordinary compassionate care and dedication to her patients. The DAISY Award honors nurses who provide exceptional care that makes a lasting impact on patients and families.

Thank you, Deana, for your commitment to nursing excellence and for the meaningful difference you make in the lives of your patients every day at St. Clare Hospital!
Join us in celebrating Deana's well-deserved recognition!